E-commerce This Week — 4 Eyl–12 Eyl 2026

Standout headlines in e-commerce this week:

• U.S. Customs: Incorrect declarations could cost importers shipping rights — U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) will revoke import privileges for shippers with inaccurate information on file, effective September 18.

• FedEx brings customs duty certainty to Shopify merchants with new app — FedEx has integrated its Duty and Tax tool into Shopify, allowing sellers to display exact import costs at checkout and guarantee against unexpected tariff surcharges at delivery.

• Papa Johns expands pizza delivery through Walmart Express Delivery — Papa Johns is joining Walmart Express Delivery this fall, allowing customers to order fresh pizza alongside groceries in a single delivery.

• Circle to acquire Tazapay, accelerating USDC adoption in cross-border B2B payments — Crypto payment provider Circle has agreed to acquire Singapore-based Tazapay to expand USDC stablecoin usage in international business-to-business commerce.

• Target expands AI shopping features with visual search and review insights — Target is rolling out artificial intelligence-powered shopping tools including visual search and personalized product recommendations to enhance the customer experience on its e-commerce platform.

• FedEx launches Global Trade Navigator to simplify cross-border ecommerce complexity — FedEx introduced Global Trade Navigator, a new digital toolset designed to help online sellers calculate tariffs, understand customs requirements and estimate shipping costs for international shipments before borders.

• Kroger's advertising business hits strongest profit growth since 2021 — The major U.S. grocery chain reported its best advertising revenue profit growth in two years as retail media networks become a critical revenue driver.

• Visa Direct Addresses Cross-Border Payment Delays for Small Traders — Visa Direct launches initiative to streamline international payments for SMBs struggling with slow, opaque fund transfers across borders.

• Target rolls out AI-powered visual search and enhanced review features — Target has introduced artificial intelligence-driven photo search and improved review systems across its mobile app and website to strengthen product discovery and personalization capabilities.

• E-commerce to outpace traditional retail growth this holiday season as AI adoption accelerates — E-commerce sales are forecast to grow up to 8.4% during the holiday season, significantly outpacing overall retail growth, driven by consumers' increasing adoption of AI-powered shopping tools, according to Deloitte analysis.

• Rising US tariffs strain import-dependent e-commerce and retail sectors — According to the JPMorgan Chase Institute, corporate duty payments to the federal government have remained significantly above historical averages since early 2025.

• 2026 holiday peak rates surge: USPS, FedEx, UPS and Amazon shipping fees compared — Major U.S. carriers USPS, FedEx, UPS, and Amazon have raised their holiday season su